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Antique 18th Century George III Period Light Oak Country House Bureau Bookcase

$2,571.90
$3,674.1530% Off
£1,890
£2,70030% Off
€2,220.44
€3,172.0530% Off
CA$3,533.36
CA$5,047.6530% Off
A$3,944.66
A$5,635.2330% Off
CHF 2,066.94
CHF 2,952.7730% Off
MX$48,286.51
MX$68,980.7330% Off
NOK 26,250.19
NOK 37,500.2730% Off
SEK 24,750.60
SEK 35,357.9930% Off
DKK 16,571.34
DKK 23,673.3530% Off

About the Item

An attractive antique late 18th century, George III period bleached oak with ebony inlay two stage English country house bureau cupboard or bookcase. Circa 1790. Having a moulded cornice with inlay, above two fielded and inlaid panelled doors, opening to reveal a white painted interior with adjustable shelves inside, the inlaid bureau fall opening to reveal a lovely fitted interior with various drawers, compartments and leather surface, with a straight apron running along the top, with two short oak lined drawers and three long oak lined graduated drawers below, with brass plate handles, standing on splayed bracket feet. Great quality. A good piece of Georgian antique furniture. Complete with working locks and key. DIMENSIONS Height: 203cm (79.9in) Width: 112cm (44.1in) Depth: 51cm (20.1in) The antique oak bureau bookcase remains structurally solid and sound, with the drawers running well. Comes apart in two sections for ease of transport. Overall, a clean example with white painted interior to top. In good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. Our workshops inspects, repairs, and restores all our items, so you can have full confidence that what you buy from us is ready for your home! I'm Anthony from Anthony Short Antiques, we’re friendly and enthusiastic people who deeply care about providing professional and exceptional service to you! We have a vast range of antique furniture online and at our warehouses based in Petworth (UK) and in Bruges (Belgium) Europe.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 79.93 in (203 cm)Width: 44.1 in (112 cm)Depth: 20.08 in (51 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Oak,Bleached,Cross-Banded,Inlay
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1790
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Petworth,West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7021229405452

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